Grand Duchess Charlotte, 89, who reigned for nearly 46...

July 10, 1985

LUXEMBOURG — Grand Duchess Charlotte, 89, who reigned for nearly 46 years in Luxembourg, died Tuesday. She ascended the throne in 1919 and abdicated in 1964 in favor of her eldest son, Jean, now the reigning grand duke. Although she abdicated, she retained her title of grand duchess of Luxembourg -- a nation of 366,000 people.